Mbappé explains why Messi is the best: "It's ridiculous"

Kylian Mbappé may idolize Cristiano Ronaldo , but he experienced Lionel Messi 's talent up close every single day - something that left him completely amazed during their time at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) . He recently revealed this on the podcast "The Bridge" .

What Did Mbappé Say About Messi?

Mbappé was asked about the player he has trained with whom he considers a true football phenomenon . The France national team star has shared the pitch with several world-class players throughout his career.

During the podcast, which also featured Aurélien Tchouaméni and Achraf Hakimi , the Real Madrid forward joked that " Messi is cheating ," before being asked if Messi is more technical than Neymar . He replied, "It's not the same," but added that " Messi does everything well ."

He then shared an anecdote that highlights Messi's finishing ability and technical brilliance . Mbappé experienced Messi's greatness firsthand as a teammate - and even as a reference point during training sessions.

"I'll tell you a story. We were in Paris doing finishing drills, and at that time PSG was at the top of world football . We would take 10 shots... Neymar and I would score 6 or 7 goals. Messi would shoot 9 times and score the exact same goal every single time, like it was a kids' training session. He looked tired, as if he was just passing the ball into the net. I watched him and just couldn't understand it," Mbappé said.

Mbappé and Messi were teammates at PSG for two seasons, following the Argentine's shocking departure from FC Barcelona - a move that stunned the football world , as many believed Messi would spend his entire career with the Spanish giants.